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How tea, coffee and alcohol can affect iron absorption
Most of us are used to hearing about the risks of not getting enough iron . Yet having too much iron in the body can also cause se…
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Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
No hot swapping, though The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure. The human cells extend …
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Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk, international research suggests
Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, according to research. Environmental pollutio…
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Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests
Researchers have warned that social media may be misleading healthy people into taking Alzheimer’s blood tests, causing severe anx…
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Pennsylvania officials report state’s 3rd death involving measles
By Mead Gruver Sept. 13, 2026 7:53 PM PT A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death…
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Mum died from aggressive cancer after nine-month wait for test results
2 hours ago Rowenna Hoskin BBC Wales BBC Sarah Catherine Daniels died at home surrounded by loved ones, her inquest was told A mum…
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Got a migraine, acne or ear infection? Go to your chemist first
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat. People will be able to go to their local chemist in England t…
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Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds
Drinking very hot tea and coffee triples the risk of developing oesophageal cancer, according to the world’s largest study. Partic…
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AFib: 1-Year Exercise Intervention May Help Reduce Recurrence
Exercise interventions are underutilized in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm disorder. A one-…
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Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months
A genetically modified kidney from a pig called Wilma has kept a 66-year-old man with kidney failure alive for a record nine month…
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Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
More than 300,000 cystoscopies are performed in the UK each year and there are significant waiting lists in some areas. While the …
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GSK advances mRNA flu vaccine to phase 3 after positive results
(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Tuesday said a phase 2 probe of its mRNA flu vaccine candidate showed positive results and that phase…
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Experimental weight loss jab outperforms Mounjaro in latest study
A weight-loss jab, which is not yet legally available in the UK, may be more effective than Mounjaro , according to a new study.
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Flu vaccine 2026: Millions across England can get their jab from today
The flu vaccine roll-out has begun, with millions of children and pregnant women across England eligible to receive the jab from t…
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GSK Moves mRNA Flu Vaccine Candidate to Late-Stage Trial
By Adria Calatayud GSK is moving a mRNA-based vaccine candidate for seasonal flu to a late-stage clinical trial after it achieved …
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Nadula New Lanuched MeltLine Half Wigs And 2-in-1 headband wigs For Summer Vacation
As summer vacation begins, many women are looking for hairstyles that are both stylish and comfortable—and that don't require hour…
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Verdant Bio Receives FDA Clearance for Rapid Bedside Sepsis Test
The 20-minute test aims to help clinicians identify sepsis hours earlier than conventional lab workflows.